Silver Creek Valley 1878–2028

2028 Marks 150 Years Since the First Settlers Came to Silver Creek Valley

So What?

Why all this celebration and remembering?

The Premise

Our predecessors came to Silver Creek Valley seeking freedom, opportunity, and peace. What we have today was built through their courage, persistence, and faith. By celebrating their memory, we help perpetuate the culture they developed.

A loaded wagon train descending into Silver Creek Valley

A Heritage Lens

Throughout 2028 we place a heritage lens on existing events, activities and traditions.

An older pioneer woman looking through a lens at a present-day community celebration

Inclusive

“Silver Creek Valley” includes everyone from White Mountain Lake to the Concho Highway area.

Illustrated map of the Silver Creek Valley area

“Predecessors”

Includes more than just Silver Creek Valley “ancestors.” Those new to SCV, or people who do not even live here, may celebrate our predecessors, or those to whom they have closer ties.

A symbolic tree rooted in Silver Creek Valley with branches extending beyond the map

No Added Burdens

Does not add complexity or burden to daily life; just ideas, resources and celebrations.

Six horses pulling two empty freight wagons while two drivers celebrate

Throughout 2028

Rather than just planning one large celebration, our 150 Year Heritage is honored through a shared lens applied during 2028 to existing events, programs, and traditions.

Celebrate Their Lives and Accomplishments

We remember the people who built the communities we inherited.

Choose a predecessor story to make them part of you.

Silver Creek Valley predecessors gathered in celebration

A Fundamental Unifying Activity

Learn who they were and what they did. Every organization, family, business and group chooses one or more predecessor stories.

Six young people reading predecessor stories together around a campfire